noun
- a prediction of what will happen in the future
- a message that someone believes comes from God about what will happen
Usage: religious
Examples
- The ancient prophecy warned of a great flood.
- Many people believed the prophet’s prophecy would come true.
- The weather forecaster’s prophecy of rain proved accurate.
- According to biblical prophecy, certain events will occur.
- Her prophecy about the election results was surprisingly correct.
- The oracle delivered a cryptic prophecy to the king.